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| − | topic_name = We three kings of orient are |
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| − | subtopics = [[John Henry Hopkins]] |
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| − | ==Facts==
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| − | "We three kings of orient are" is a well known [[Christmas carol]] usually sung at Epiphany.
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| − | * Tune: Kings of Orient
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| − | * Meter: 86 86 and Refrain
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| − | * Composer: John Henry Hopkins (1820 - 1891)
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| − | * Lyricist: John Henry Hopkins (1820 - 1891)
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| − | * Music and Lyrics Copyright Public Domain
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| − | {{YouTube Video|youtube=pHf1p3C8iVw|title=WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE|}}
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| − | ==Lyrics==
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| − | :We three kings of Orient are,
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| − | :Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
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| − | :Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
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| − | :Following yonder Star.
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| − | :(Refrain)
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| − | :''O, star of wonder, star of might,''
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| − | :''Star with royal beauty bright,''
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| − | :''Westward leading, still proceeding,''
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| − | :''Guide us to the perfect light.''
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| − | :Born a babe on Bethlehem's plain;
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| − | :Gold we bring to crown Him again;
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| − | :King forever, ceasing never,
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| − | :Over us all to reign.
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| − | ::Refrain
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| − | :Frankincense to offer have I;
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| − | :Incense owns a Deity nigh;
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| − | :Prayer and praising, all men raising,
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| − | :Worship Him, God on High.
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| − | ::Refrain
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| − | :Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume
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| − | :Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
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| − | :Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
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| − | :Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
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| − | ::Refrain
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| − | :Glorious now behold Him arise,
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| − | :King and God and sacrifice,
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| − | :Heaven sings, "Hallelujah!"
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| − | :Hallelujah!" Earth replies.
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| − | ==External Links==
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| − | * [http://www.hymnswithoutwords.com/hymns/We_three_kings Free MP3 file available for use in worship]
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| − | {{returnto}} [[Christmas carols]]
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| − | [[Category:Christmas carols]]
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| − | [[Category:Christian music]]
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